Best backpacking trails in Solingen

A nice tour through the Bergisches Land. You can get into the circuit at various points, here there is a parking lot near Wiesenkotten if you come from Solingen. The waymark is a B in a circle, but the signage is not always complete. It is worth visiting the Burg Castle and the Bergisches Museum.

This route follows the fourth stage of the Bergischer Weg and connects Solingen-Gräfrath with Solingen-Burg. From Gräfrath, the trail passes the Fauna Zoo, winds through the Klosterbusch, and descends to the Wupper River. It climbs through the Burgholz Arboretum and passes industrial landmarks such as the Manuelskotten and the Bergische Museumsbahn. The trail continues through the Morsbach Valley to the Müngsten Bridge Park and along the banks of the Wupper to Solingen-Burg, home to the...

This route follows stage 5 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Solingen-Burg with Altenberg. Departing Solingen-Burg, the path traverses steep slopes along the Wupper River through Solingen and Leichlingen, passing old grinding mills, one of Germany's oldest reservoirs, and the historic Lambertsmühle near Burscheid. Hikers enjoy sweeping views extending to Cologne Cathedral before reaching Altenberg, home to the famous Altenberger Dom. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and...

Promising hike in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This stage leads through the Ohligser Heide, in which, in addition to wet heath, moor and quarry forest, there is also a near-natural outdoor pool that invites you to cool off in summer. Romantic forest lakes and babbling brooks line the path in the Hilden city forest. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful Hilden city forest - Local flora and fauna - Fantastic views - Bog and quarry forest

Varied route section in the Bergisches Land The region around Remscheid and Solingen is known for its tool and blade production - this started early and here too the power of the Wupper played an important role. Highlights: - Müngsten Bridge Park - Küllenhahn ribbon weaver museum - Bergisches Tram Museum Kohlfurth

Varied loop around Solingen in the Bergisches Land region. A wonderful hike around the city of Solingen. It leads through forests, idyllic stream valleys, to historical sights and places with beautiful views. The tour is signposted in both directions with an "S" in a circle as the "Solingen circular route". It is recommended that to walk in a clockwise direction. There are opportunities to stop for refreshments and overnight accommodation at regular intervals. Arrival and departure by...